With school quickly approaching, I am having trouble motivating my daughters. There is a travel company giving away a trip to China. All the girls have to do is write an essay. When I brought it up to them, they declined. I have the same problem trying to get them to push that extra mile. I don't want them to be like me. I was always happy with average grades. If I had pushed harder, I could have got a scholarship. I remember when I was in High School. I went to see my guidance counselor about what direction I should go in. I mentioned college. He looked at my grades and said that I would not get scholarships. Then he said that I should join the military. Next thing I know, I am getting calls from recruiters. Guess my counselor tipped them off. I had to work harder and pay for my own college education. I don't want that for them.
We have tried offering motivations things and money. They did not care for either. They want money, but they don't want to work for it. I will just have to keep researching. If I find that magical motivational tool, I will write about it.
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